Arizona Sends Cease-And-Desist Letter to 4 Sweepstakes Casinos

Although Arizona doesn't have any official laws on the books banning sweepstakes casinos, the state has come out strong against them with the latest example being cease-and-desist letters sent to four more sweepstakes casinos. 

The Arizona Department of Gaming (ADG) said that the outlets have been ordered to shut down immediately.

The Sweepstakes Casinos Notified 

The sweepstakes casinos that were hit with the cease-and-desist notices include Fliff, Thrillzz, Pulsz, and Betty Sweeps Casino. 

This was done as part of their continued effort to shut down gambling services that don't fall within their licensing and oversight. Those that don't are considered illegal. 

Now, those sweepstakes casinos have been told to shut down, and the following laws were mentioned, which could include felony charges: A.R.S. §§ 13-3303 (Promotion of Gambling), 13-2312 (Illegal Control of an Enterprise), and 13-2317 (Money Laundering).

Arizona Has Sent 17 Cease-And-Desist Notices

Arizona has cracked down hard on sweepstakes casinos in 2025, sending 17 cease-and-desist notices. 

In January, the ADG spoke out against sweepstakes casinos during Identity Theft Awareness Week.

"Illegal online casinos and sweepstakes platforms present themselves as legitimate platforms, aiming to exploit players by offering illegitimate or illegal gaming services. However, many of these operations are not legal or regulated, leaving users vulnerable to fraud, identity theft, and other serious risks. Due to their unregulated nature, ADG is unable to resolve complaints and disputes arising from unregulated and illegal gaming sites, leaving victims with little to no chance of recovering lost funds. In light of these developments, the Arizona Department of Gaming urges residents to verify the legitimacy of any online gaming platform before engaging in play," part of the statement read. 

Then, in April 2025, the ADG announced a broad cease-and-desist campaign, going after numerous operators. 

We'll see how Arizona's enforcement continues. So far, platforms like Stake.us and High 5 have left the state.